Newmar Dutch Star 2016 Recall: Steering Failure Risk
Newmar recalls 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes with steering box issues that could cause sudden loss of steering control. Owners must have vehicles inspected by Freightliner dealers before driving.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes due to a potential steering box failure that could cause sudden loss of steering control. This recall affects vehicles built between June 2014 and October 2015 on Freightliner chassis. Affected owners should have their vehicles inspected by a Freightliner dealer before driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227314-newmar-dutch-star-2016-recall-steering-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227314-newmar-dutch-star-2016-recall-steering-failure-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V414000
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“Newmar Dutch Star 2016 Recall: Steering Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227314-newmar-dutch-star-2016-recall-steering-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V414000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V414000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer that causes too much play. This leads to wear between the steering wheel and front axle, potentially causing sudden loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes from model years 2014-2016 built between June 2014 and October 2015 on Freightliner chassis are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk of sudden loss of steering control if the steering box fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Newmar Dutch Star motorhome was manufactured between June 5, 2014, and October 16, 2015. The vehicle must be a model year 2014-2016 built on a Freightliner chassis.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle Until Inspected
Do not drive your vehicle until a Freightliner dealer has inspected and replaced the steering box if necessary.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Newmar at 1-800-731-8300 or Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 for recall information.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 366.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 23 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to do anything if my vehicle is not affected?
No action is needed if your vehicle was manufactured outside the specified dates or is not a model year 2014-2016.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V414000 (August 6, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.